Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Econometrics

Econometric Society; Aarhus; On-site; DKK 360,000 - 430,000; Full time

Job summary

Aarhus University, Department of Economics and Business Economics, invites applications for a post-doctoral fellowship in econometric theory. The position is affiliated with the Aarhus Center for Econometrics (ACE) and starts summer or fall 2027.

The 3-year fellowship may extend to 4 years and offers favorable research facilities, data access, travel support, and a tax-friendly scheme for non-Danish researchers. Limited teaching may be required.

Qualifications

• Strong background in econometric theory.

Responsibilities

• Limited teaching responsibilities in connection with the position.
• In exceptional circumstances, the position may be converted into an assistant professorship.

Skills

Econometric theory

Job description

Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Econometrics

Aarhus University

Department of Economics and Business Economics, School of Business and Social Sciences

The Department of Economics and Business Economics at Aarhus University invites applications for a post-doctoral fellowship in econometric theory, starting in the summer or fall of 2027.

The positions are associated with the Aarhus Center for Econometrics (ACE), which is funded by a Center of Excellence grant from the Danish National Research Foundation. Candidates with a strong background in econometric theory are preferred. For more information about the center, see the website here: www.econ.au.dk/ace

The duration of the post-doctoral fellowship is 3 years, but a longer duration (up to 4 years) may be negotiated with the successful candidate. We offer favourable conditions regarding research facilities, data access, time devoted to research, travel support, etc. For non-Danish researchers, a favourable tax-scheme exists. There are limited teaching responsibilities in connection with the position. In exceptional circumstances, the position may be converted into an assistant professorship.

At the Department of Economics and Business Economics, we aim to conduct research and teaching of the highest quality and impact. We believe that a supportive atmosphere and appreciative work environment are fundamental for our work and professional development. The department employs approximately 140 academic staff members and 55 PhD students, and our academic staff is highly international and culturally diverse. We focus on the recruitment of excellent national and international researchers. Our research and degree programmes have a strong international focus. The Department hosts a number of research centers and external funding for research activities has high priority. Read more about the department on our website www.econ.au.dk

The Department of Economics and Business Economics is one of the six departments at Aarhus BSS, one of the five faculties at Aarhus University. Aarhus BSS unites the business and social science-related research fields and brings them closer together to reflect the close relationship between society and the business community. As part of a Top 100 university, Aarhus BSS has achieved the triple-crown AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS accreditations.

Interviews will be conducted through the European Job Market virtual meetings mid-December, and candidates may subsequently be invited to give a job talk at Aarhus University starting January 2027.

Further information: Please address inquiries to ACE Director, Professor Morten Ørregaard Nielsen ([e-mail]) or the Recruitment Officer, Helena Skyt Nielsen ([e-mail]).